Ranganathaswamy Temple, Jiyaguda
Telangana
Sri Ranganathaswamy temple is a 400 year old Vaishnavite temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a form of the Hindu god Vishnu, which is located at Jiyaguda in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Situated on the banks of the Musi River, the temple was built by the Nanganur Prathama Peetham and is administered by the Endowments Department of the Telangana state. It initially followed the Thenkalai tradition, but later adopted the more specific Vanamamalai sampradayam. Vaikuntha Ekadashi is the major festival celebrated here, attracting lakhs of devotees every year.
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Where it is
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How to reach
- By train: nearest station Hyderabad Deccan railway station (HYB), about 4 km by road.
- By air: Begumpet Airport (BPM), about 12 km by road.
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